WEEK 4
Chapter 3: The Internet—More Than Just the WWW
Chapter Project – Discovering How the Internet Really Works using word-processing software to record project notes and notes for presentation board
Complete up to page 81 – Getting Connected to the Internet
WEEK 5
Chapter 3: The Internet—More Than Just the WWW
Complete chapter
Complete Chapter Project
October
Ch4: Electronic Research
- Database Intro
Ch5: "Killer Apps" - OS & Word Pro
- Notepad/Word/Open Office/Google Docs?
WEEK 6
Chapter 4: Applying ICT to Electronic Research
Chapter Project – Creating a Guide For Researching a Report
Complete all activities
Gather all information for Chapter Project. Key points and write (typed) draft of Guide for electronic revision
in next week.
WEEK 7
Chapter 4: Applying ICT to Electronic Research
Prepare final version of Chapter Project in word processor for submission
WEEK 8
Chapter 5: Killer Applications—Operating System and
Word Processor
Chapter Project – Producing a Word-Processed Newsletter
File Management
Word-Processing assignments to apply concepts from chapter (page sizes/orientation, margins, alignment, font enhancements, bullet/numbered lists, columns, revision and collaboration tools)
Editing and Proofreading assignments
WEEK 9
Chapter 5: Killer Applications—Operating System and Word
Processor
Completion of Word-Processing, Editing, and Proofreading assignments
Completion of Chapter Project
November
Ch6: Business Communication
- Letters
- Reports
- References & Citations
- Resumes
Ch7: Electronic Communication
- Email
- Instant Messaging
- Fax Machines
- Spoken Word
- Mobile Communication
Ch8: Managing Data
- Spreadsheets
- Graphs
- Databases
Chapter 7: You Can Reach Me Anywhere!* Chapter Project – Creating a Multimedia Exhibit on Electronic Communications (poster or bulletin board display)
WEEK 12
Chapter 8: Managing Data With Spreadsheet and Database
Chapter Project – Comparing Two Productivity Programs—Spreadsheet and Database
Completion of Spreadsheet exercises
WEEK 13
Chapter 8: Managing Data With Spreadsheet and Database
Completion of Database exercises
Completion of Chapter Project
WEEK 14
Chapter 9: Applications that Get You Noticed—Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Multimedia Presentations
Chapter Project – Developing Tools to Market Yourself
Exercises to develop skills in graphic design, desktop publishing, and multimedia presentations
December
Ch10: Web Design
- Planning
- Creating
- Posting
Ch11: Dangers in Cyberspace
- Viruses
- Privacy
- Scams
Ch12: Doing the Right Thing
- Ethics
WEEK 15
Chapter 10: Applications that Get You Noticed—Web Design
Chapter Project – Selling Your Ideas (website creation)
Exercises to develop skills in planning and creating a website
WEEK 16
Chapter 10: Applications that Get You Noticed—Web Design
• Completion of Chapter Project
Chapter 11: Protecting Yourself in Cyberspace
• Chapter Project – Preparing a Cyber-Safety Brochure (gathering information for brochure this week)
WEEK 17
Chapter 11: Protecting Yourself in Cyberspace
• Completion of Chapter Project
Chapter 12: Doing the Right Thing in Cyberspace
• Chapter Project – Preparing an Electronic Presentation on an ICT Legal/Ethical Issue
Course Calendars
This is a TENTATIVE schedule of topics the course will attempt to follow. The links above reflect the actual progress of each class.
Ch1: Integrated Computer Technology
Ch2: Computer Hardware & Software
CH3: The Internet
Introductions, User Accounts, This Wikisite, Class Wikis
Chapter 1: Setting the Stage
WEEK 2
Chapter 2: How ICT Works
WEEK 3
Chapter 2: How ICT Works
WEEK 4
Chapter 3: The Internet—More Than Just the WWW
WEEK 5
Chapter 3: The Internet—More Than Just the WWW
- Database Intro
Ch5: "Killer Apps" - OS & Word Pro
- Notepad/Word/Open Office/Google Docs?
Chapter 4: Applying ICT to Electronic Research
WEEK 7
Chapter 4: Applying ICT to Electronic Research
WEEK 8
Chapter 5: Killer Applications—Operating System and
Word Processor
WEEK 9
Chapter 5: Killer Applications—Operating System and Word
Processor
- Letters
- Reports
- References & Citations
- Resumes
Ch7: Electronic Communication
- Email
- Instant Messaging
- Fax Machines
- Spoken Word
- Mobile Communication
Ch8: Managing Data
- Spreadsheets
- Graphs
- Databases
Ch9: Graphic Applications
- Graphic Design
- DTP
- Multimedia
Chapter 6: Getting Your Point Across
WEEK 11
Chapter 6: Getting Your Point Across
- Completion of Chapter Project
Chapter 7: You Can Reach Me Anywhere!* Chapter Project – Creating a Multimedia Exhibit on Electronic Communications (poster or bulletin board display)WEEK 12
Chapter 8: Managing Data With Spreadsheet and Database
WEEK 13
Chapter 8: Managing Data With Spreadsheet and Database
WEEK 14
Chapter 9: Applications that Get You Noticed—Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Multimedia Presentations
- Planning
- Creating
- Posting
Ch11: Dangers in Cyberspace
- Viruses
- Privacy
- Scams
Ch12: Doing the Right Thing
- Ethics
Chapter 10: Applications that Get You Noticed—Web Design
WEEK 16
Chapter 10: Applications that Get You Noticed—Web Design
• Completion of Chapter Project
Chapter 11: Protecting Yourself in Cyberspace
• Chapter Project – Preparing a Cyber-Safety Brochure (gathering information for brochure this week)
WEEK 17
Chapter 11: Protecting Yourself in Cyberspace
• Completion of Chapter Project
Chapter 12: Doing the Right Thing in Cyberspace
• Chapter Project – Preparing an Electronic Presentation on an ICT Legal/Ethical Issue